Selenium, zinc, and vitamin D supplementation affect the clinical course of COVID-19 infection in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Abstract: See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351652823 Selenium, zinc, and vitamin D supplementation affect the clinical course of COVID-19 infection in Hashimoto s thyroiditis Article in Endocrine Abstracts · May 2021 DOI: 10.1530/endoabs.73.PEP14.2 CITATION READS 1 650 3 authors: Zelija Velija Asimi Almira Hadžović-Džuvo Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Medical school University of Sarajevo 53 PUBLICATIONS 342 CITATIONS 70 PUBLICATIONS 341 CITATIONS SEE PROFILE SEE PROFILE Djinan Al-Tawil Policlic and daily hospital dr.Al-Tawil 3 PUBLICATIONS 2 CITATIONS SEE PROFILE Some of the authors of this publication are also working on these related projects: PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE WESTERN BALKANS – IMPROVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A “ONE HEALTH” EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ARCHITECTURE IN WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES (project ID: EACEA-544182: 544182-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-IT-TEMPUS-JPCR) View project Genetic factors of thromborhilia in pregnancy loss, Crohn disease View project All content following this page was uploaded by Zelija Velija Asimi on 23 May 2021. The user has requested enhancement of the PEP14.2 Selenium, zinc, and vitamin D supplementation affect the clinical course of COVID-19 infection in Hashimoto's thyroiditis Zelija Velija Asimi1,2, Almira Hadzovic-Dzuvo1,3, Djinan Al-Tawil1 1Outpatient Clinic with a Daily hospital "Dr Al Tawil", Sarajevo, 2Sarajevo Medical School, SSST University, 3Sarajevo University, Bosnia and Herzegovina Adequate supply of zinc, selenium, and vitamin D is essential for resistance to other viral infections, immune function, and reduced inflammation. Low levels of micronutrients are associated with adverse clinical outcomes during viral infections. Vitamin D improves the physical barrier against the virus and stimulates the production of antimicrobial peptides. It can prevent cytokine storms by reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines. Selenium enhances the function of cytotoxic effector cells. Furthermore, selenium is important for maintaining T cell maturation and function, as well as for producing T cell-dependent antibodies. Our goal was to determine the effects of selenium, zinc, and vitamin D supplementation on recovery from COVID-19 in patients with pre-existing Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. CONCLUSION For the treatment of people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis who become infected with COVID-19, the addition of selenium, zinc, and vitamin D3 could be beneficial. Randomized controlled trials and large population studies should be performed to evaluate these recommendations. Reference: 1. Alexander J, Tinkov A, Strand TA, Alehagen U, Skalny A, Aaseth J. Early Nutritional Interventions with Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin D for Raising Anti-Viral Resistance Against Progressive COVID-19. Nutrients. 2020 Aug 7;12(8):2358. doi: 10.3390/nu12082358. PMID: 32784601; PMCID: PMC7468884. 2. Bae M, Kim H. Mini-Review on the Roles of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Selenium in the Immune System against COVID-19. Molecules. 2020 Nov 16;25(22):5346. doi: 10.3390/molecules25225346 3. Im JH, Je YS, Baek J, Chung MH, Kwon HY, Lee JS. Nutritional status of patients with COVID-19. Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov;100:390-393. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.08.018. Epub 2020 Aug 11. 4. Heller RA, Sun Q, Hackler J, Seelig J, Seibert L, Cherkezov A, Minich WB, Seemann P, Diegmann J, Pilz M, Bachmann M, Ranjbar A,..